loop
loop1 definition
loop (lo̵̅o̅p)
noun
- the more or less circular figure formed by a line, thread, wire, etc. that curves back to cross itself
- a noose
- anything having or forming this figure the loop of a written l
- a sharp bend, as in a mountain road, which almost comes back upon itself
- a ring-shaped fastening or ornament loops for a belt
- a plastic intrauterine contraceptive device: usually with the
- a segment of film or magnetic tape joined end to end to form a continuous strip for endless repetition in mixing or dubbing sound
- a system consisting of a series of operations or activities in which each depends on the outcome of the previous one; esp., such a system in which the result of a later operation affects an earlier operation, providing continuous feedback
- Aeron. a looplike airplane maneuver flown in a vertical plane
- Comput. a sequence of program instructions that are repeatedly executed until certain conditions are reached
- Elec. a complete circuit
- Physics the part of a vibrating string, air column, etc. between the nodes; antinode
Etymology: ME loup < Anglo-N forms corresponding to ON hlaup, a leap, hlaupa, to run (akin to leap) > Dan løbe(knude), lit., running (knot)
transitive verb
- to make a loop or loops in or of
- to wrap around one or more times loop the wire around the post
- to fasten with a loop or loops to loop curtains back
- to dub in or rerecord dialogue or other sound into (a film)
- Elec. to join (conductors) so as to complete a circuit
intransitive verb
- to form into a loop or loops
- to progress as a measuring worm does by alternately straightening the body and drawing it up into a loop
- Aeron. to perform a loop or loops
loop Idioms
in the loop
within (or not within) a particular exclusive group, often one that has influence, information, etc.; being (or not being) an insider
loop the loop
to make a vertical loop in the air, as in an airplane
the Loop
☆ the main business and shopping district in downtown Chicago
loop2 definition
loop (lo̵̅o̅p)
noun
Archaic a narrow opening or loophole
Etymology: ME loupe, prob. < MDu lupen, to peer
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